COQUITLAM COLLEGE Established 1982 2019-2020 Academic SUCCESS | 2 | | 3 | Welcome To Coquitlam College MISSION STATEMENT Tom Tait, President Will Eckford, Principal, Vice President, Academic Coquitlam College is dedicated to providing students of all Welcome to an exciting new educational adventure where your opportunities to succeed are without boundaries. Since 1982, nations with excellent educational opportunities within an thousands of our graduates have completed degrees at universities atmosphere of scholarly integrity and cultural sensitivity. in Canada and the United States. On behalf of our dedicated instructors and staff, we invite you to join us. Come and discover just how far you can go. Students from all over the world choose Coquitlam College for its superb educational standards and inspiring, highly trained instructors. A Coquitlam College education offers keys to success in university, unforgettable adventures in learning, and experiences to treasure forever. Chris Rands, Vice-Principal We invite you to join our college community and experience an educational program designed to suit your needs and chosen career path. Our dedicated and caring team of instructors and support staff work tirelessly to ensure that your time at Coquitlam College is rewarding and memorable. Linda Bao Joie Marin Diana Wright Mike Williams Melita O`Neill Eve Eckford Kaylene Gene MacDonald Director of Head Counsellor Academic Academic Marketing Homestay Donaldson International Chinese Relations Marketing Counsellor Counsellor Director Coordinator Chief Financial Recruitment Academic Counsellor Marketing Homestay Officer 1-778-895-5323 Coordinator [email protected] Jocelyn Sandy Chow Seline Chao Kelsey Marie Chen Serena Zeng Helen Liu Jennie Dawon Emily Kehoe Hebeler Marketing Administrative Mugridge Student Administrative Administrative Park Administrative Office Manager Communication Assistant Administrative Accounts Assistant Assistant Administrative Assistant Registrar Specialist Assistant Assistant Assistant contact us: [email protected] | 4 | | 5 | 7-acre campus nestled in a park setting BRITISH COLUMBIA University of British Columbia Private parking Simon Fraser University OUR Safe and friendly neighbourhood University of Victoria GO Royal Roads University 5 minute walking distance to the skytrain, University of Northern British CAMPUS shopping and restaurants Columbia ANYWHERE 25 minutes to downtown Vancouver ALBERTA University of Calgary ONTARIO University of Lethbridge University of Toronto LOUGHEED TOWN CENTRE University of Alberta University of Ottawa University of Guelph University of Waterloo University of Western Ontario Queen’s University York University Brock University Wilfred Laurier University Trent University Laurentian University SURREY SATELLITE Carleton University Lakehead University CAMPUS McMaster University Nipissing University Coquitlam College’s Surrey campus PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND is located in the heart of one of University of PEI Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Only 5 minutes on foot from the King COQUITLAM CAMPUS George transit station. COQUITLAM COLLEGE 1) Lougheed Town Centre SASKATCHEWAN 8 10 Skytrain Station University of Saskatchewan 9 2) Lougheed Shopping Mall NOVA SCOTIA 6 MANITOBA Acadia University 3) Simon Fraser University University of Manitoba St. Mary’s University 7 St. Francis Xavier 3 4) University of British Columbia University QUEBEC NEW BRUNSWICK 2 McGill University 4 University of New NEWFOUNDLAND 1 5) Vancouver International Airport Concordia University Brunswick Memorial University of Universite Laval Universite de Moncton Newfoundland 6) Stanley Park Bishop’s University COLLEGE 7) Downtown Vancouver 5 8) Cypress Mountain 9) Grouse Mountain DID YOU KNOW 10) Seymour Mountain Coquitlam College offers over 100 courses per semester, giving students the option of graduating as soon as possible The average class size at Coquitlam College is 20 students | 6 | | 7 | UNIVERSITY TRANSFER DEGREE Once you transfer your Coquitlam College credits, you’ll be only two to three years away from a four-year degree at any Canadian university including the British Columbian universities shown below: UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM Associate of Arts Degree Two-Year Diploma Program In addition to Canadian universities, your credits are also transferable to One-Year Certificate Program universities in the United States. BROOKMERE SENIOR SECONDARY ENGLISH STUDIES PROGRAM COQUITLAM COLLEGE 1 or 2-YEAR UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM Transfer to 2nd or 3rd year COQUITLAM COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES DID YOU KNOW Grade 10, 11, and 12 Go directly to the University Transfer Program You can transfer courses to all Canadian universities You can take High School and University Transfer courses at the same time || 8 8 | | | 9 | University Transfer Program ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE The Associate of Arts Degree requires students to complete a minimum of 60 credits of University Transferable courses, including 6 credits of English, 9 credits of Science, and 36 credits in Arts with 18 credits from second-year courses. This breadth of study allows graduates the opportunity to transfer into the 3rd year of a bachelor degree at leading Canadian and American universities. Benefits of an Associate Degree Associate Of Arts Degree Associate of Arts Degree students are eligible to work off-campus on a part-time basis for up COURSES CORE COURSES to 20 hours per week. Economics Students must complete a minimum of 60 credits Upon completion of the degree, full–time students are eligible to apply for a Post Graduate of first and second year courses including: Work Permit (PGWP). Humanities Languages After completing the first year of full-time work, graduates are eligible to apply for Mathematics 6 credits in first­­–year English permanent residency. Social Sciences 9 credits in Science / Mathematics Some universities give priority admission to Associate Degree holders. Sciences Accounting British Columbia public research universities guarantee the full 60 credits to students admitted 36 credits in Arts (including a minimum of 18 Business credits in Arts at he second–year level) on the strength of an Associate Degree. Economics English 9 credits in Arts, Science, or other areas Mathematics Statistics DID YOU KNOW This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced After graduating from the Associate of Arts Degree Education, meeting the criteria established by the minister. program, I have started my career in a bank. Now I am on the path to getting permanent residency in Canada. To apply for a study permit, you need an acceptance letter from a designated learning institution. A designated instituition is a school by a provincial or territorial goverment to —Anu Davaasuren host international students (DLI #: O19244321962) | 10 | | 11 | University Transfer Program University Transfer Program Our one-year programs in arts, business already completed some courses at another Our two-year diploma programs in arts All diploma programs require you to and science are designed to give you a institution, you may transfer up to 18 credits and business will give you the chance to complete 60 to 61 credits. If you have strong foundation in your intended area of toward our certificate programs. Your final begin specializing in your academic areas already completed some courses at another study. For most university degree programs, three courses (9 credits) must be completed of interest. institution, you may transfer up to 30 your certificate will allow you to enter at Coquitlam College. For students who credits toward our diploma programs. 1 For most university degree programs, your directly into your second year of study at want to apply for a second certificate, you 2 Your final three courses (9 credits) must be diploma will allow you to enter directly into YEAR the university of your choice. must complete an additional two courses YEAR completed at Coquitlam College. your third year of study at the university of CERTIFICATE (6 credits) at Coquitlam College. Up to 6 DIPLOMA All certificate programs require you to your choice. PROGRAM credits from another institution may be PROGRAM complete 30 to 31 credits. If you have transferred to your second certificate. ARTS CERTIFICATE SCIENCE CERTIFICATE ARTS PROGRAMS BUSINESS PROGRAM Two-year diploma programs (60-61 credits) The two-year (60 credits) diploma program The Arts Certificate is a one-year The one-year Certificate in Science 1 Certificate will provide you with a broad education 2 Diploma in business is designed for students who YEAR Program YEAR Program (30 credits) program in general arts is designed to provide students with with emphasis in humanities and social wish to pursue a career in a field where designed to provide students with a a complete overview of first-year sciences. You may complete a general knowledge of sound business practices is broad education in humanities and the science. It is intended for students studies diploma or choose to specialize in an advantage. The programs are designed social sciences. who wish to go on to further studies economics or mathematics. All students to provide the foundation coursework in science or engineering. This working toward an Arts Diploma must for completion of a university degree in ARTS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS program satisfies the first year science 3 complete core requirements in five 2 business, entry into a professional program requirements at all BC universities. The subject